Ronin BrandRonin Karate Gi - Heavyweight Karate Uniform - Professional Kimono - Advanced 100% Cotton 12oz Martial Arts Kit

Since I got back into martial arts training again, I needed a new uniform. I train in Kung Fu San Soo and wear a karate uniform simply because it takes the abuse from the training we do better than the thinner kung fu uniforms other kung fu schools wear. I also trained in Okinawan karate for a few years, so I know a bit about what a good karate gi should be.I originally ordered this uniform in a larger size from an online martial arts store, as the sizing chart said I should wear a size 7. Unfortunately, when I arrived, I could visually tell that size 7 was way too big. So I returned it, but the store was going to take awhile to accept the return and then ship back to me, when I needed a new uniform A.S.A.P.. So I checked out Amazon and they had the same uniform and in the size I needed, size 6 and I could get it a lot sooner.So far, its been pretty good and held up well to the type of martial arts training that I do. It also makes a nice sound whenever I practice strikes or forms. It definitely has some heft to it and while its not a Judo/BJJ uniform, I feel like it can handle some throwing/grappling. My instructor and classmates think it is a pretty nice uniform as well and at less than $100, I think its a great deal for a heavyweight uniform that isn't made in Japan.My only complaint is that it does run a bit large. While I do like a roomy uniform, its still a bit large for me, even though I ran it through hot water and into the dryer a few times, so I usually have to roll my pants and sleeves up a few times so I don't trip or let them touch the ground.Also, this uniform doesn't come with a belt, so you will have to buy a separate white belt online. I don't recommend the Ronin Brand belts though as they are very stiff and very short. The Tiger Claw brand of belts are good and affordable, though I recommend ordering a belt size larger than your uniform if you want more length Uniform Belt - White #7Overall its a great uniform that can handle hard training and look good at tournaments, but just be aware that it is a bit large even after shrinkage.

As a Shotokan black belt, I love a heavy workout Gi. This is very high quality. I am 6'2, 302 lbs and the number 10 fits me perfectly.

This is my 5th attempt to purchase a GI online. Why not shop local you ask? Well I tried, and they were all basically warehouses with no store fronts or fitting rooms. Of the ones I looked at the sizes were clearly off; jacket would fit, but pants would either be too small or too large.Online, the sizing charts proved to be useless to me. I'm 5'10" 250lbs, I train in martial arts, along with cardio/mobility & power lifting. So I'm not that tall, but I am large. I currently wear a size 7 GI but it's not fitting right anymore. I ordered a new GI through the school, size 7, wouldn't go past my lower legs, size 8, nope, and then 10. With a 10 they fit me like 1970''s flair pants, tight at the thighs, wide at the bottom. Meanwhile, another gentleman around my height but 60lbs heavier has the same size 10 and it fits. What sort of sorcery is that!?!So I started with online orders at size 10. Fit like tent. Then 8, still too big, then 7, too big, 6 too long, jacket was OK would have been fine after 1 or 2 wash cycles but the pants were like 2' extra long. Anyway 5 seems to be the one for now, still a bit large, but a wash cycle should fix that. Will find out as I wash and line-dry it over time.Why is there such a disparity between GI sizes across brands as well as within the same brand? I'd expect a little, but this is absurd.Anyway, as for the GI I have on hand:- Feels really good in the hands, nice and weighty but not rough.- The seams are nice too, good heft to them, feels solid.- I like the belt ties on the pants- Overall the whole thing feels sturdy yet malleable, I don't feel restricted and I all I've done is tried it on.Looking forward to washing, applying patches, and then using it.Oss!Long term, no idea. Maybe if I remember to I'll write a follow up in a few months.

This gi is not made of pre-shrunk cotton like most other brands. Pure cotton (not a blend) can shrink by as much as 20% (google). Bought the suggested size based on the chart. Tried it on when it arrived, the gi was ridiculously huge, 1-2 sizes too big. Had doubts about how much this gi would shrink, decided to find out instead of returning. Washed in cool water, hung dry as suggested. Shrunk a little, still way too big. Washed again in warm, put in the dryer on high. The dryer makes the difference, jacket almost fit and pants needed more dryer time (I have short legs, long trunk). Washed again in warm, put in the dryer on high. Jacket fit to my liking and have hung up to dry from then on to avoid further shrinkage. Continued to dry pants on high to shrink them just a little more. Still a touch long, nothing requiring alterations. Back of the cuff just touches the floor and will probably fray over time. Pants usually wear out and need replacing before a jacket does.Quality is excellent for the price paid. Material is heavy enough and stiff. Gi seems to wrinkle easily, as it is 100% cotton, even out of the dryer. Before buying, consider that ironing or other methods to remove wrinkles may be required as ongoing maintainence for this gi.